Numerous families attended "Kiss The Puppies," a May 1 event intended to generate support for the nonprofit psychiatric service dog training program known as The Exceptional Partner. Held at The Excep...

"Be kind and have a little humility," is the advice Newtown Senior Center member Cecelia Finnell recalled her mother sharing with her. "It's probably what I've lived by, and I'm 88 years old," she pro...

Country fans will mix with interested residents and those supporting local businesses when the Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity (SHOP) presents Connecticut's own country singer, songwriter and b...

Students through the eighth grade face a new creative challenge. The Protect Our Pollinators group and The Newtown Bee are cosponsoring the Pollinator Poster Challenge, which asks students to submit a...

Newtown Middle School Principal Thomas Einhorn tried to fool some people last week at Newtown Middle School's Celebration of the Arts (highlighted in this week's Education section.) One of the art pro...

Occupation: I am retired. I was a human resources professional for Pitney Bowes Corp. Family: I'm married Dick and we have two children, Diane and Daniel. Dan is a director of the Professional...

May 10, 1991 Edith Tracey turned 100 years old on May 2 and a dozen of her friends turned out to celebrate the day. Mrs Tracey's home on Dayton Street was brightened with best wishes and by the 1...

Wildflowers will soon bring color and life to a grassy meadow at Blackman Preserve, a 3.7-acre parcel on the corner of Blackman and Mt Pleasant Roads. Owned by Newtown Forest Association (NFA), a priv...

SHERMAN - "Parting is such sweet sorrow." This was certainly true at the tumultuous conclusion of a performance last weekend of Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit, which is being given excellent trea...